Lexmark's New Genesis AIO Touts Flash Scan Technology, Twitter and Facebook Apps

This is a printer unlike any I've seen before. Just announced today, the Lexmark Genesis is one nice looking machine! This all-in-one stands upright, has a color touchscreen, is web-connected and includes apps like Evernote, TripIt and Box.net, along with Twitter and Facebook apps.

The Lexmark Genesis features Flash Scan camera technology, which boasts a 10-megapixel sensor for an instant preview on the 4.3-inch color touchscreen. Flash Scan technology also aids in fast scanning speeds, turning "document to digital" in as little as three seconds.

The 4.3-inch color touchscreen is where you will find access Lexmark's SmartSolutions, apps including Stamps.com, Evernote, Box.net and TripIt. Lexmark also announced today the Twitter and Facebook SmartSolutions. These apps will let you view and even search your Twitter feeds, view your Facebook walls and print photos right from the device. Twitter is currently available for download. Facebook will be available next month.

Additional features include Wireless-N (IEEE 802.11n), built-in two-sided printing, and 3-year warranty with lifetime phone support. Lexmark Genesis will be available in early 2011 for $399.

Press release:

Lexmark Genesis: the industry's first inkjet AIO to deliver speed, style and SmartSolutions

Oct. 15, 2010 /PRNewswire/ — Today from BlogWorld, Lexmark International, Inc. (NYSE: LXK) launched the latest addition to its award-winning lineup of Web-connected, all-in-one (AIO) inkjet printers – Lexmark Genesis.

Last year, Lexmark introduced a line of inkjet AIOs that delivered powerful and robust printing technology designed for today’s wireless, Web-connected workplace. The Lexmark Genesis, built on the same inkjet platform, extends the line and targets professionals, small business and home office customers who are looking for a device that has innovative technology, is highly productive and is also bold and stylish.

"From its unique, sleek upright design to the broad range of SmartSolutions, the Lexmark Genesis is truly an innovative, one-of-a-kind product in today’s AIO market," said Paul Rooke, Lexmark executive vice president and president of its Imaging Solutions Division. "Most importantly, after a quick and easy setup, busy professionals will immediately experience its time-saving instant preview, quick copies and unmatched speed when scanning content to the cloud."

Through its built-in innovative Flash Scan camera technology, which boasts a 10-megapixel imaging sensor, the Lexmark Genesis allows for an instant preview on the 4.3-inch color touch screen. The Flash Scan technology also delivers blazing scanning speeds that enable the AIO to transfer a page from “document to digital” in as few as three seconds.

In addition to its innovative Flash Scan technology, the Lexmark Genesis comes equipped with sophisticated features and functionality, including the 4.3-inch capacitive color touch screen that is also available on Lexmark’s other award-winning AIOs, the Platinum, Pinnacle and Interact. This touch screen serves as the gateway to Web-connected technology allowing busy professionals to access Lexmark’s SmartSolutions, including well-known, cloud-based applications such as Stamps.com, Evernote, Box.net and TripIt.

Just announced today along with Lexmark Genesis are the Twitter and Facebook SmartSolutions. These SmartSolutions will enable users to scroll through and search their Twitter feeds as well as view their Facebook walls and print photos right from the device. Twitter is currently available for download. Facebook will be available next month. The Lexmark Genesis also features the company’s Vizix print technology, which uses separate ink cartridges to enable greater speed and produces high quality print output at an economical replacement cost for customers.

Other key features include Wireless-N (IEEE 802.11n) for expanded coverage, built-in two-sided printing, and 3-year warranty with lifetime phone support.

Lexmark Genesis ($399) will be available early next year online and in stores across the U.S. and Canada.

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SOURCE Lexmark